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However, an analysis of Statistics Canada 2006 census data by local training boards indicates looming
retirements among currently employed accounting professionals. Within the Elgin Middlesex Oxford
Workforce Planning and Development Board, legal and accounting services have a larger share, by
several percentage points, of the total occupations in this sub‐sector when compared to the provincial
average. 16 Of 2460 Financial Auditors and Accountants employed in Professional, Scientific, and
Technical Services, 50% are 45‐54 and almost two‐thirds (64.6%) are 45 and over. In the counties of
Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, the majority (56%) were 45+ years of age in 2006. 17 Almost half of
Financial Auditors and Accountants in the London‐Woodstock area were over 45 years of age based on
Canada 2006 Census.
Human Resources Management
Application Trends
The greatest proportion of applications to Human Resources Management programs fall into the postgraduate
certificate category. There has been a significant increase in the number of applications over
the past five years. Applications to a 3‐year diploma program and to a degree programs have remained
relatively steady over the past three years.
Chart 18. Human Resources Management Application Trends by Completion Level
Competitive Scan
Ten universities in Ontario (excluding Eastern Ontario) offer general Human Resources bachelor’s
degrees. Universities that offer Human Resources include Algoma University, Huron University College,
King’s University College, Lakehead University, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Wilfrid
16 Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board. (2011). Local Labour Market Plan 2011. Trends, Opportunities &
Priorities (TOP) Report. London, Ontario: Author.
17 Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie. (2011). 2011 Local Labour Market Plan. Brant‐Haldimand‐Norfolk. Brantford: Author.
LKSB Degree Program Feasibility Study • 2011
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